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Soccer

Wednesday
29th October 2025
too good
Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich make history
29 Oct
6.1k
3
CONFIRMED
Shamrock Rovers crowned League of Ireland champions for fifth time in six seasons
The Hoops secured the title with a 1-0 win over Galway United at Tallaght Stadium.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
29 Oct
3.3k
15
reflections
Letter from Leuven: Larko, family and fans on night to remember
It may not be Amber in Hampden, or Katie in Perth, but we’ll always have Larko in Leuven.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Belgium
29 Oct
758
Court
Real Madrid seek ‘substantial damages’ from Uefa over European Super League case
29 Oct
1.6k
Explainer
'I would love England at Wembley': Why Ireland's win is a major boost for World Cup qualification
Historic Nations League scalp guarantees seeded playoff for Brazil 2027 qualifying.
29 Oct
1.9k
3
RELATED
'That's what it means to be Irish, that second-half performance'
28 Oct
'I was actually going to start crying it was that good' - Coming-of-age moment for Abbie Larkin
28 Oct
Keith Andrews
'We’ve got outstanding strength and depth and there’s a real fight for places'
29 Oct
2.2k
Tuesday
28th October 2025
Pride
'That's what it means to be Irish, that second-half performance'
28 Oct
2.4k
Squeaky Bum Time
Bray Wanderers set up play-off final clash with Treaty United
28 Oct
3.1k
4
Boost
Two Irish managers guide sides to League Cup quarter-finals
28 Oct
2.9k
brilliant in belgium
'I was actually going to start crying it was that good' - Coming-of-age moment for Abbie Larkin
Republic of Ireland respond to adversity with a performance of class and conviction to reach League A of Nations League.
David Sneyd
28 Oct
1.9k
3
Match Report
Larkin strikes late as Ireland secure Nations League promotion on dramatic night in Belgium
Ireland lose in Leuven, but win on aggregate thanks to super sub’s 90th-minute goal.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Den Dreef Stadium, Leuven
28 Oct
4.9k
22
Liveblog
Belgium v Ireland, Nations League play-offs
28 Oct
36.3k
33
new bhoys
Celtic target Chelsea U21 boss as part of coaching revamp
The 42 understands that Calum McFarlane is on the radar to join set-up after Brendan Rodgers’ exit at Parkhead.
David Sneyd
28 Oct
3.5k
PodcastThe Football Family
What year is it?
Best XI
Seven clubs represented in PFAI Team of the Year
28 Oct
1.7k
6
Return
'Misleading, divisive and self-serving' - Dermot Desmond takes aim at Brendan Rodgers
Updated 28 Oct
5.7k
42
Connections
'Heimir asked me to take over his team': Belgium boss on Irish links ahead of revenge mission
28 Oct
4.7k
match preview
Katie McCabe primed for 100th cap as Ireland look to finish the job in Belgium
Carla Ward’s side hold two-goal lead in Nations League promotion/relegation playoff.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Belgium
28 Oct
828
RELATED
'Wearing that green jersey, there is a weight and a responsibility. It's a very sacred thing'
27 Oct
Carla Ward's balancing act as Ireland brace for Belgium reaction
26 Oct
Monday
27th October 2025
Changes
Rodgers resigns as Celtic boss with ex-Ireland manager O’Neill taking interim charge
The Hoops sit eight points behind league leaders Hearts after their 3-1 defeat at the Edinburgh side on Sunday.
27 Oct
5.6k
37
Boost
€50 million summer signing scores first goal in Atletico Madrid win
27 Oct
4.4k
Gone gone gone
Struggling Juventus sack coach Tudor while they sit six points off top
27 Oct
1.4k
Injury blow
Napoli's De Bruyne unlikely to play again this year
27 Oct
3.4k
Centurion
'Wearing that green jersey, there is a weight and a responsibility. It's a very sacred thing'
Katie McCabe set for 100th Ireland cap as Ward hails captain who ‘led the nation better than I’ve seen anybody lead a team before’.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Den Dreef Stadium, Leuven
27 Oct
1.2k
4
Underappreciated
'Not many players can strike a ball like that... Sometimes we need to be reminded of it'
27 Oct
2.0k
Making waves
Meet the Irishman working with European football's tactical trailblazers
Limerick’s Liam McCartan, the lead first team analyst at Denmark’s Europa League table-toppers FC Midtjylland, speaks to The 42 about how elite modern football actually works.
Gavin Cooney
27 Oct
4.1k
3
Sunday
26th October 2025
Euro zone
Parrott scores twice in another AZ win, Ferguson unused in Roma victory
Updated 26 Oct
4.9k
21
Play Off Push
Carla Ward's balancing act as Ireland brace for Belgium reaction
‘When they put on that shirt, it means something more than I’ve seen other countries’ players.’
26 Oct
879
set piece kings
Micky van de Ven at the double as Tottenham end Everton’s unbeaten home record
26 Oct
1.1k
Reaction
'Our form over the last 14-15 games, I think we've been the best team in the league'
26 Oct
4.7k
Five-Star
Angry scenes as Shelbourne seal Europe with stunning comeback against Bohemians
Goals in the 87th and 97th minute secured 3-2 victory for Joey O’Brien’s side at Dalymount Park.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
26 Oct
25.4k
30
steady as she goes
Rangers move up to fifth as Hearts keep dream start on track with win over Celtic
Updated 26 Oct
2.8k
3
El Clasico
Bellingham goal hands Real Madrid victory over Barcelona
26 Oct
2.3k
16
limping across the line
Defeat in Derry means Rovers' wait to clinch league title goes on
26 Oct
2.0k
14
Wrap
Bournemouth up to second as Dyche suffers opening league defeat
26 Oct
1.5k
advantage arsenal
Arsenal edge win against Crystal Palace as Man City lose away to Aston Villa
26 Oct
1.9k
26
Reaction
Keith Andrews pleased with Brentford's 'courage and personality' in Liverpool win
26 Oct
2.6k
24
Soccer
Marathon League of Ireland season reaching dramatic photo finish
26 Oct
2.1k
Ireland's call
'I see myself as English': Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ends speculation over Ireland international call-up
26 Oct
16.2k
13
Last week
19th October 2025 - 1st November 2025
Bees are Buzzing
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence in tatters after defeat at Brentford
Goals from Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago inflicted a fourth straight loss on Arne Slot’s increasingly rattled Reds.
25 Oct
5.2k
86
Relegation battle
Sligo Rovers squander golden opportunity to put pressure on relegation rivals
25 Oct
1.8k
5
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